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Sleep Quality Affects Each Gender’s Blood Pressure Differently
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 19, 2025
Woman trying to fall asleep
You’re probably aware getting enough sleep is essential to overall health and well-being. Sleep helps lower blood pressure and inflammation, regulate metabolism and insulin uptake and reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke. This is why sleep deprivation is linked to obesity, heart disease,… See more
A Long Winter’s Nap: How Sleep Patterns Change Seasonally
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 12, 2024
Man sleep under blankets
As a child, you probably learned that animals like bears, squirrels and chipmunks hibernate for the winter. And while humans don’t hibernate, we do need more sleep during the winter. This is often referred to as our “winter hibernation”.“We need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night,… See more
Americans are More Stressed and Sleeping Less
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 19, 2024
Man with insomnia
If you’re struggling to get a good night’s sleep, chances are you’re stressed. Stress is another public health issue plaguing America. In fact, more than 25% of American adults reporting being so stressed that… See more
How Sleep Can Help Keep Your Heart Healthy
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
May 22, 2024
A woman checking her blood pressure.
Here’s a little secret about your heart: Your ticker loves it when you sleep.Good, consistent sleep is great for our heart. Poor sleep, notsomuch.Sleep helps everything from our immune system to our mental health. But our heart also benefits.Let’s start with blood pressure. When we sleep, our heart… See more
What Happens When We Sleep
May 22, 2024
A man sleeping. When we get good sleep, we're healthier.
Sleep is still a little bit of a mystery. While we don’t know everything about sleep, we think it does several important things.Sleep helps us conserve energy. When we sleep, our metabolic rate drops. We use about 35 percent less energy than we do when we’re awake.That doesn’t mean our body is at… See more
Tired But Can’t Sleep? Your Primary Care Doctor Can Help
April 12, 2024
woman waking from good night's sleep
If you have trouble sleeping, you’re not alone. Around 35% of adults have a sleep disorder. If you head to bed tired at night but can’t go to sleep — including not being able to fall asleep, restless sleep, waking up… See more
11 Surprising Causes of Fatigue
August 29, 2023
A middle-aged woman lies on a couch exhausted. Fatigue is caused by many things including poor sleep hygiene habits, lack of exercise and some conditions.
We all feel tired some of the time, and often it’s nothing a few restful nights of sleep can’t cure. Fatigue is also common when you’re suffering from allergies or fighting an illness or infection.Medical conditions such as autoimmune disorders and fibromyalgia can also cause ongoing tiredness, and… See more
Which Medications Cause Fatigue?
August 29, 2023
Older man suffering from fatigue. Fatigue isn't a normal part of aging and can be caused by medications.
Many prescription and over-the-counter medications come with a slew of side effects, including making you feel overly tired. Meds affect people in different ways, and the presence and prevalence of side effects can vary.It’s always a good idea to take your meds and supplements or a list of them to… See more
The Benefits of a Consistent Nightly Sleep Schedule
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
April 19, 2023
A couple sleeping in bed
Do you like sleeping in on the weekends? Many of us look forward to staying under the covers on our Saturdays and Sundays, especially after a late night or a long week. The extra shuteye helps us recover from missed sleep during the week. Or so we think. Unfortunately, this kind of inconsistent… See more
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Every Night Helps Heart
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
February 28, 2023
Irregular sleep patterns can damage your blood vessels.
Do you like sleeping in on the weekends? Many of us look forward to staying under the covers on our Saturdays and Sundays, especially after a late night or a long week. The extra shuteye helps us recover from missed sleep during the week. Or so we think. Unfortunately, this kind of inconsistent… See more

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